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Main Section => Welcome to our virtual Pub Meeting ... => Topic started by: Wittsend on July 01, 2022, 11:07:56 AM
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Summer is here, the show season is in full swing now ....
:yorkshire tea
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Time to fill the potholes..... 2 x 1.5 ton loads so far and I'm still 50 yards short of reaching the gate :thud :thud
Collected from the quarry 20mm gravel is £25 a ton. A tad cheaper than B&Qs wee bags !!
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Bit of a gap under the cat flap there Gene. 😀
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^^^ Yep, not sure why, although the hinges are a bit bent which may lift the flap a tad.
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take the hard top off and fit a canvas, problem solved
Peter
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take the hard top off and fit a canvas, problem solved
Peter
Then there’ll be gaps all round. :neener
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My canvas fits better than the hard top ever did
Peter
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repaired and fitted the 2 early lucas wiper motors the other day.
1 wouldn't turn at all, so took it completely apart and got it turning, then attatched to windscreen, then the wiper didn't want to move.
back off and apart, turns out the solder connection was barely hanging on, tapped it with my nail and it fell off, resoldered, now working like real machines :RHD
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Celebrated the 4th of July!!
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:cheers
I'm watching the "Independence Day" film on the telly.
:Darth_Vader
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:cheers
I'm watching the "Independence Day" film on the telly.
:Darth_Vader
Rather enjoyable show.
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Not my Landrover but my first shot at doing an Inspection for Peter..... An Australian import assembled by "Pressed Metal" in Sydney, Australian licence made Stromberg carb.....and NO rust !
The black paint still there on a lot of the chassis, the chassis number easily legible but on the rear spring hanger not the dumb-iron....
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Not my Landrover but my first shot at doing an Inspection for Peter..... An Australian import assembled by "Pressed Metal" in Sydney, Australian licence made Stromberg carb.....and NO rust !
The black paint still there on a lot of the chassis, the chassis number easily legible but on the rear spring hanger not the dumb-iron....
i must admit slight jealousy when an australian posts their land rovers and the footwells are as good as new :'(
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i must admit slight jealousy when an australian posts their land rovers and the footwells are as good as new :'(
I'm no slightly jealous, I'm very jealous. Pics below are of an 86" Australian import I inspected for the LRSOC last year. The chassis number on that wasn't where I expected it either (on top of the LH chassis rail).
As found - unwashed or touched in case DVAL wanted to inspect it...
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i must admit slight jealousy when an australian posts their land rovers and the footwells are as good as new :'(
Grover was completely rust free except for one place, LH leg/horn, and it has been fixed.
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After 2 years the Panda camper is running :-*
It's a bit rough and smokey, needs some more running time and I have an oil leak somewhere and a water dribble to fix.
There's now a chance it will make it to Cheddar.....
:RHD
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With significant help from two other lay nuts , removed diff , was under the illusion it was held in on studs ,nope 3/8 bsf bolts screwed thru from inside the casing , some were wired to prevent them undoing when the nuts were screwed on to secure the diff , three were bent making removal v hard , had bought unf nuts and studs. Minor set back , the big one was that the spider in the diff was cracked in four places , hey Ho , replacement diff on its way , new bolts and correct nuts also on the way , as it's a 4x2 it's well and truly off road , will have ro rewire all the bolt heads which are already drilled ,not yet determined if removed bolt threads are useable , new bolts reqd .
Grrrr,
Chris
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Played Tetris with under seat lockers. I bought two YRM aluminium lockers for under the LH seat. Both identical, but one fitted really well and one was a complete .... Proves that all seat boxes are not made the same... Used a lot of rivets! Good product though - I'd recommend it.
Stripped a swivel down to sort out a PO bodge and managed to get the broken drain plug stud out of the swivel. Discovered that all the swivel housing to axle bolts were loose. Somewhat bizarrely the nylocs used didn't touch the end of the thread. The PO had used a spring washer behind the heads of the bolts and another spring washer behind the nut. :stars :thud End result bolt too short and nyloc doing zilch.
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Finally got the 300tdi fitted. Just got all the ancillaries and exhaust to fit - need to work out siting of the intercooler and fan, air filer and pipes etc and then refit all the front panels. Had a bit of a fight with the stop solenoid - it had the anti theft three wire electronic gubbins that is fed from the immobiliser. I ended up chiselling it off to get at the solenoid - I wish I’d realised before I fitted the engine!
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Slightly OT... Discovered that not one, but two ball cocks in the attic water tanks were leaking this morning. Maybe the mains water pressure was up a bit.
At last I've found a use for a CB master cylinder repair kit! Managed to use the rubbers to rebuild the ball cock valves. Happy teddy - no more water out the overflows courtesy of Girling!
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Rust! Well just a wee bit as it turns out, the rubber seals for the vents were perished so I removed one to see how easy it was as they had been glued in, the paint in the recess was flaky and rust was showing through but luckily only surface rust. When I first restored Daisy 25+ years ago the bulkhead was repaired then professionally blasted and primered so a wee bit 'o' rust was not unexpected, maybe they missed a bit.... A good clean up and several goes with the rust treatment then some primer, I'll leave it for a couple of days then dab on some bronze green, I've got new seals but I'll need to check if my tube of Tiger Seal is still usable or needing replaced.
Dave.
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Had a day out at Wythall transport museum. Parked up for a photo next to a series one with Midland transport livery.
It's mainly all buses and a some milk floats but still worth a visit in my opinion.
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Fitted a 3.54 diff in the rear axle. 40mph revs now give 50mph so much better cruising and first gear is actually useable now.
Running 6.00s and a healthy 2.25 petrol so power is fine.
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What am I doing? Well I've just disconnected my smiths heater as I'm not going to need it just yet and have just loaded the back up with wood for the fire at Sixpenny Handley know stopped for a cold beer. after tea this evening I will be heading over to castle Wittsend to pick up a cylinder head to take to Sixpenny as first part of a relay :tiphat
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Hopefully sorted the 40mpp oil consumption problem- replaced the herniated rocker box gasket!
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Maiden voyage just completed after a full rebuild. New chassis, bulkhead, wiring harness, doors, seats and brakes. Rebuilt axles, steering, springs, rear tub, seat box and wings. Engine and gearbox not touched. Finally got some space in my garage after 14 months...
Need to adjust the brakes, but other than that, all seems OK.
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Very nice! Let me know when it's on the market........😁😁😁
Ian F
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Its owner has parted with a lot of money for me to do this one and that was still very much at mate's rates. Been in the family for some time, so I can't see him evening thinking of selling it now. I'd be very upset with him if he did!
What was nice was just driving about today in a well sorted Series 88. I spend so long nursing rotten old bone shakers around with wandering steering, tired engines, chassis made of cheese etc, that it was just nice to drive one and actually enjoy it as it was intended.
Rather proud of that one if I'm honest. The brief was not to smarten it up, keep as much of the old bodywork as possible and rebuild it into a safe and reliable vehicle. Hopefully I've ticked those boxes.
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I think that looks a perfect job. Sound and usable, but usable being the important word
Ian F
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Not just today but as long as the summer weather is here.
(https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/17776/normal_Point%2BBlur_Jul122022_180837.jpg)
works commuting wagon.
After a rebuild it's just great to enjoy the fruits of the labour :RHD
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After a false start I'm made it to Sixpenny Handley
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Sorry I can't be there. Have a wonderful time everybody!
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How does Armin aka Frenchie always get his 109 in the picture?
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Hopefully sorted the 40mpp oil consumption problem- replaced the herniated rocker box gasket!
I have to ask , what is the sandwich box for ?
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Wallowed about in a very low tide (using wetshoes and a dinghy, not in the S2), recovering/removing corroded mooring chains, resetting anchors, and hunting for lost treasures on the sea bed.
Then, at high tide, finally got around to using the new removable front-mounted towing ball attachment on the S2. Works like a charm.
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I fitted my (patent pending) sun visor
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Re-skinned the second door. It didn't go quite as smoothly as the first one but I'll have to wait for the sealant to set so I can remove the clamps and check it properly. I also started on the large pile of parts that need angle grinding so I can paint them, including the bulkhead and fuel tanks.
(I filled the fuel tanks with water whilst grinding them)
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Change the cracked exhaust manifold. Some luxury with brass nuts. After test drive, OK.
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While you inserted Image tags, they referenced an image on your own PC (the three consecutive diagonal strokes).
If you want to post that image (without storing it externally) you will have to 'attach' it to your posting.
Probably best to put a single line of text in your post, just to guide readers to what you think is special about the image contents.
Regards.
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Wasn't today, was yesterday but still counts I think...
Went along to the Surrey and Sussex area pub meet at the Bull Inn near Henfield. Good collection of vehicles and friendly people all talking Land Rovers, what more could you need.... :first
Anyone in the area who is undecided and hasn't yet joined us, please do, its a good evening out.
Craig.
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Last night and in the preceding evenings and weekends of July....re-did the brake pipes on the rear axle as they were not right (see my previous month photo, too low).
Fitted a new rear prop shaft.
Discovered front o/s brake cylinder seized on leading shoe. Replaced both front cylinders. Fitted new shoes and flexi-pipes. Considered changing from CB to CV... :brakes
De rusted front drums and bottom suspension plates in a bath of Deox. Painted.
Replaced my front springs with some I bought in December and reconditioned between then and now.
New front shocks. Replaced one incorrect U bolt on the o/s front axle.
Front and rear wheel bearings de-oiled and greased. New seals.
Removed seized nut on hub stud that fell out. Welded stud back on.
Cleaned and refitted FWHs.
Bled the brakes again.
All this for a deadline of 28th July...and still a bit to do!
Hope I make it!
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spent most of the week doing electrical work on the one i'm rebuilding, today was the horn, wondering why it doesn't toot, horn itself fine, all the wiring there, if i put a screwdriver between the contact and column, it works.
starting to lose my mind, then I realise the contact had worn away, doh :thud
now have a working horn :RHD
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Had the light switch jam on Friday so removed and stripped it (as well as a couple of spares). Found that the early prs’s have a few differences to the later ones, and the prs3’s are different again.
All refitted and working nicely again😎
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Series day today.
Stuck my S2 sticker on the windscreen.
Fitted my new (correct) fuel sender after finally sourcing one a many months ago.
Fitted a new battery.
Fitted a cigarette socket.
Fitted the under seat tray I bought months ago.
Cleaned all the black oil out of the transmission brake and adjusted it. It works now.
Checked my nuts.
Checked the brake lines while foot on the pedal and bled the brakes again.
Checked the fluids.
Swept the back out for camping gear.
Nearly ready for Thursday!
:RHD
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Fitted a replacement drivers door in a bit of a hurry to be ready for the drive to Cheddar. A lot better than the multiply repaired original but with more time I'd have done a better job on the door-rubbers, door-check and hinges...and the paint itself. Interesting to see how the 5-6 year old paint elsewhere has faded after a life outdoors and lots of mud.
The fit was good, a straight replacement. Its a Paintman Panels product.
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Watched my speedo roll over to 78000 miles on the way to work this morning.
As for the weekend, I spent a very pleasant two days at the Ardingly showground supporting the club at the Land Rover Social event. I won't spoil things too much as there will be a write up in the next B2L magazine about the show but, lets just say it was very enjoyable and the other members I met there were fantastic. Scott the Kent area club rep did a great job providing a very interesting club display. Like I say, more details to come. :cheers
Craig.
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^^^
And I screwed up and double booked myself... Next year then!
Spent this morning gassing with Matt Reeves of the Gwynedd chapter of the S2C. He dropped by and left a large amount of metal on my garage floor in the form of four gearboxes. Good to meet you Matt!
We did briefly touch on the load limits of a small Citroen van and 4 gearboxes + and engine block then decided that its best not discussed any further...
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Getting my LR ready for my daughter's wedding. Need to think how I'm going to upholstery now.
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Getting my LR ready for my daughter's wedding. Need to think how I'm going to upholstery now.
Great idea and looks really good.
An idea for prom night...
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Getting my LR ready for my daughter's wedding. Need to think how I'm going to upholstery now.
It's a Landy- looks like a coat of yacht varnish and the job's a good'un :cheers
Maybe some straw stuffed sacks for a bit of padding?
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Took a backfull and trailer load of sacks of hedge clippings to the tip, swept out the back and loaded up with kit for the rally trip tomorrow.
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And I screwed up and double booked myself... Next year then!
Spent this morning gassing with Matt Reeves of the Gwynedd chapter of the S2C. He dropped by and left a large amount of metal on my garage floor in the form of four gearboxes. Good to meet you Matt!
We did briefly touch on the load limits of a small Citroen van and 4 gearboxes + and engine block then decided that its best not discussed any further...
Good to meet you too DW! Agreed the Tardis like capacity of an aging Citroen Dispatch is best glossed over :RHD
Safe travels!
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Drained and flushed the cooling system.
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Last leg of trip till Friday , then off to Somerset all went well except rear pinion seal has started to leak :RHD
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At least it's not a Salisbury axle so a relatively easy job.
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Foam done now for the upholstery.
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Foam done now for the upholstery.
Brilliant, love this! I made my friend and his new wife sit on blanket covered tarpaulins 🤣
Definitely popular though, another friend asked me for the same at his wedding next year.
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Finally got some paint onto the wings and tub. I totally underestimated just how long paint prep takes... :stars
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Drove home from the rally via my brother's in Bristol and a pub quiz in Hereford. Uneventful trip apart from a longish holdup approaching the M48 Severn Bridge.
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...something over 1000 mile round trip to a great Rally at Cheddar !
Wel done to Andy and all the others who helped organise the event, top notch !
:o